But don't worry, Perezcious readers… we're hearing the 41-year-old and the jewelry designer actually separated in June, but just decided to release a joint statement about the end of their 14-year relationship this week.

As you may know, Nicole was adopted by the Hello singer and his ex-wife, Brenda Harvey, at the age of nine. Lionel and his second wife, Diana Alexander, later had two children, Sofia and her older brother, Miles.

As we previously reported, Britney Spears' baby daddy has requested an increase in his $20K a month child support stipend. While it's said that Godney isn't THRILLED at the request, she's letting her poppa negotiate a deal with KFed.

And it appears that negotiations are well under way, though Mr. Spears is NOT impressed with his former son-in-law!